A focus on 'Australian values' during geopolitical uncertainty could explain the vast gap between the two parties at Saturday's federal election, according to one expert.

Labor swept to a majority victory - securing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a historic second term. 

It's widely thought US President Donald Trump's volatility has influenced the outcome. 

But political commentator Peter Dunne says Albanese's messages about what Australia wants and needs left an impact. 

"That's the kernel of the truth here - talk about the real things and in that environment, people will opt for the thing they know, the certainty and the stability rather than the fear of the unknown."

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A focus on 'Australian values' during geopolitical uncertainty could explain the vast gap between the two parties at Saturday's federal election, according to one expert.
Labor swept to a majority victory - securing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a historic second term.&nbsp;
It's widely thought US President Donald Trump's volatility has influenced the outcome.&nbsp;
But political commentator Peter Dunne says Albanese's messages about what Australia wants and needs left an impact.&nbsp;
"That's the kernel of the truth here - talk about the real things and in that environment, people will opt for the thing they know, the certainty and the stability rather than the fear of the unknown."
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Peter Dunne: political commentator unpacks Anthony Albanese's sweeping victory in the federal election

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